Torres on Liverpool, Gerrard and Spain

[TheBunnyman]

Fuck me, I love him. His interviews are almost as good as his goals. I hope Xabi and Mascher are reading this:

As Fernando Torres prepares to aid Spain's quest for more silverware in the Confederations Cup, the Reds' striker has revealed his desperation to bring home the Barclays Premier League title for the 'phenomenal’ Liverpool fans.
El Nino reaffirmed his commitment to the club by agreeing terms on a new deal earlier last month and Torres admits the vociferous backing he receives from the Kop played no small part in his decision.

"They say foreign players don't care as much as the home grown, but we are very much aware that Liverpool haven't won the Premier League for 20 years and understand the supporters are desperate for us to put that right," said Liverpool's No.9.

"The rivalry with Manchester United is intense and the roof will come off at Anfield if we beat them to next year's title. Obviously the Champions League means a lot to Liverpool, but the English title is the one everyone wants in our dressing room.

"Liverpool Football Club is a phenomenon, with millions of fans who totally identify with everything the club stands for. They are at one with the players and that's why the backing we get at Anfield and from the away support is second to none.

"This club has it all: the history, the prestige, the fans, the organisation. It's a big responsibility to give the fans here the success they desire, but the challenge is always exhilarating and this is why I was delighted to sign a new contract.

Since arriving at Anfield in July 2007 Torres has firmly established himself as arguably the world's finest striker.

The 25-year-old – who has scored an astonishing 50 goals in just 84 appearances for the Reds - attributes part of his success to manager Rafa Benitez.

He added: "Now we need to win the big trophies and we can trust Rafa Benitez to keep the momentum going for us. He is a great manager and has helped me improve so much in my time at Liverpool. I left Spain when I was still young, but my manager has helped me to mature.

Torres has forged a prolific partnership with Reds’ skipper Steven Gerrard, a player the Spain international feels is a fierce contender for the title of the best player in world football.

"When people talk about the best footballers in Europe, they always single out Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo, but Gerrard is just as strong," said El Nino.

"Messi and Ronaldo are special talents and the fact that they are in teams winning the important trophies means they stand out from the rest.

"I'm spoilt having a teammate like Gerrard as I can count on him supplying me with perfect passes. You make the run into the space and however tightly marked he is, he finds a way to get the ball through.

"The highest compliment I can pay him is that he's as creative as a Xavi at Barcelona, with something extra as well. When you add his energy, toughness, leadership and goal scoring ability and the result is a fantastic all-round player.

"Maybe I am biased because he is my team-mate and friend, but Stevie does not get the credit he deserves either in England or with European fans. This can change in 2010 when he has a chance to confirm his class with Liverpool and in the World Cup."

Before Torres can relax after another long campaign, there is the matter of helping his native Spain in their pursuit of a second piece of silverware in 12 months as La Roja prepare to begin their Confederations Cup campaign against New Zealand this evening.

El Nino admits he is relishing the prospect of helping his country to another trophy and has played down any suggestion of fatigue.

"I feel fine and I'm looking forward to this tournament," he said. "I know I need to stay fit next season as this will help Liverpool win prizes and, obviously, the World Cup is the big target for Spain. Still the Confederations Cup is important also.

"Every time the Spanish national team comes together, we want to win. We're on a long, successful run at the moment and have standards to maintain. We have built up a tremendous amount of confidence and are a very proud set of players. The Confederations Cup would be nice but clearly the number one objective is to do really well at the World Cup.

"It's normal for us to be highly-rated when people think about the World Cup as we are the European champions. Barcelona's Champions League victory is bound to raise expectations too and this is something we have to live with.

"Still, the World Cup is our biggest test. So many times in the past Spain have promised a lot, but failed to deliver. We showed what we are capable of last summer and I'm confident of more of the same next year. Not only do we have the talent, we love being together as a group and this unity can take us long, long way."

 

[FoxForceFive]

Great interview, as per.

I love so much, he truly is a legend in the making.

 

[vantage]

Fantastic stuff as always. Oh, and btw, Feck Off Slur Alex......

 

[The Nomad]

30 goals next season has got to be the target for El Nino! If he stays fit and does that, we won't fall far short if at all.

I *Heart* Mr Fernando Torres

 

[peekay]

[quote author=FoxForceFive link=topic=34165.msg887940#msg887940 date=1244991992]
Great interview, as per.

I love so much, he truly is a legend in the making.
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[FoxForceFive]

Sorry, but he cant be regarded as a legend yet.

Think about it, if he stopped playing for us, or altogether, now, then would he be spoke about in the same breath as Rush, Kenny, Hansen, Souness amongst others in ten years time? No, I'm afraid not.

 

[cochyn]

Is any of the confederations on TV?

 

[Paddy]

[quote author=cochyn link=topic=34165.msg887979#msg887979 date=1244996350]
Is any of the confederations on TV?
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Yup, on terrestrial here.

Thinks its on ITV

 

[FoxForceFive]

BBC3.

 

[cochyn]

cheers jon!

i was looking at sports channels BBC3 never crossed my mind

 

[The Nomad]

[quote author=FoxForceFive link=topic=34165.msg887975#msg887975 date=1244996178]
Sorry, but he cant be regarded as a legend yet.

Think about it, if he stopped playing for us, or altogether, now, then would he be spoke about in the same breath as Rush, Kenny, Hansen, Souness amongst others in ten years time? No, I'm afraid not.
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Is correct... Good start though, 50 goals in 2 years.

 

[rebel23]

check out the compilation (HD option available)

[flash=500,400]http://www.youtube.com/v/FzY2caQuL3c&hl=en&fs=1&.swf[/flash]

 

[Red Mullet]

[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=34165.msg888016#msg888016 date=1244999684]
check out the compilation (HD option available)

[flash=500,400]http://www.youtube.com/v/FzY2caQuL3c&hl=en&fs=1&.swf[/flash]
[/quote]

Didn't see the Blackburn goal in that ???

 

[rebel23]

video was made in march

 

[Red Mullet]

Nor the Man Utd one.

 

[The Slugmonster]

We're gonna win the fucking league next year. I can feel it in my sack! ;D ;D

 

[SummerOnions]

anyone got highlights of is hattrick?

 

[jason]

Fantastic statement. From a legend in the making. This man shows class on and off the pitch.